[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 87 (Tuesday, May 6, 2003)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 23941-23947]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11104]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURTY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

44 CFR Part 67

[Docket No. FEMA-B-7435]


Proposed Flood Elevation Determinations

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and 
Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Technical information or comments are requested on the

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proposed Base (1% annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs) and proposed 
BFE modifications for the communities listed below. The BFEs and 
modified BFEs are the basis for the floodplain management measures that 
the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of being 
already in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for 
participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

DATES: The comment period is ninety (90) days following the second 
publication of this proposed rule in a newspaper of local circulation 
in each community.

ADDRESSES: The proposed BFEs for each community are available for 
inspection at the office of the Chief Executive Officer of each 
community. The respective addresses are listed in the following table.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Jean Pajak, Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, 500 C Street SW., Washington, DC 20472, (202) 646-
2831.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Emergency Management Agency 
proposes to make determinations of BFEs and modified BFEs for each 
community listed below, in accordance with section 110 of the Flood 
Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and 44 CFR 67.4(a).
    These proposed BFEs and modified BFEs, together with the floodplain 
management criteria required by 44 CFR 60.3, are the minimum that are 
required. They should not be construed to mean that the community must 
change any existing ordinances that are more stringent in their 
floodplain management requirements. The community may at any time enact 
stricter requirements of its own, or pursuant to policies established 
by other Federal, State, or regional entities. These proposed 
elevations are used to meet the floodplain management requirements of 
the NFIP and are also used to calculate the appropriate flood insurance 
premium rates for new buildings built after these elevations are made 
final, and for the contents in these buildings.
    National Environmental Policy Act. This proposed rule is 
categorically excluded from the requirements of 44 CFR part 10, 
Environmental Consideration. No environmental impact assessment has 
been prepared.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act. The Mitigation Division Director of the 
Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate certifies that this 
proposed rule is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act because proposed or modified BFEs are required by the 
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, 42 U.S.C. 4104, and are required 
to establish and maintain community eligibility in the NFIP. No 
regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared.
    Regulatory Classification. This proposed rule is not a significant 
regulatory action under the criteria of Section 3(f) of Executive Order 
12866 of September 30, 1993, Regulatory Planning and Review, 58 FR 
51735.
    Executive Order 12612, Federalism. This proposed rule involves no 
policies that have federalism implications under Executive Order 12612, 
Federalism, dated October 26, 1987.
    Executive Order 12778, Civil Justice Reform. This proposed rule 
meets the applicable standards of Section 2(b)(2) of Executive Order 
12778.

List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 67

    Administrative practice and procedure, Flood insurance, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

    Accordingly, 44 CFR Part 67 is proposed to be amended as follows:

PART 67--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for Part 67 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 
1978, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 
1979 Comp., p. 376, Sec.  67.4

    2. The tables published under the authority of Sec.  67.4 are 
proposed to be amended as follows:

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                                                                                                                                                                         Depth in feet
                                                                                                                                                                        above ground. *Elevation
                State                      City/town/county                  Source of flooding                                      Location                                in feet. (NGVD)
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                                                                                                                                                                          Existing     Modified
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Arizona..............................  Gila County.............  Bloody Tanks Wash........................  Just upstream of Mine Road................................         None       *3,310
                                                                                                            Just upstream of New Street...............................         None       *3,357
                                                                                                            Approximately 1,700 feet upstream of Southern Pacific            *3,402       *3,398
                                                                                                             Railroad Crossing.
                                                                 Coyote Wash..............................  At confluence with Russell Gulch..........................         None       *3,445
                                                                                                            Approximately 2,400 feet upstream of Russell Road.........         None       *3,643
                                                                 Ice House Canyon.........................  At Pubblo Ruins Road......................................         None       *3,600
                                                                                                            Just upstream of Pinal View Road..........................         None       *3,670
                                                                                                            At confluence of Kellner Canyon...........................         None       *3,781
                                                                 Kellner Canyon...........................  At confluence with Ice House Canyon.......................         None       *3,781
                                                                                                            Approximately 250 feet upstream of Kellner Canyon Road....         None       *3,855
                                                                 McMillen Wash............................  Just downstream of 7th Street.............................         None       *3,580
                                                                 Pina Creek (at Globe)....................  Approximately 2,400 feet downstream of U.S. 60/70.........         None       *3,417
                                                                                                            Just upstream of Pickson Drive............................         None       *3,633
                                                                                                            Approximately 3,400 feet upstream of Six Shooter Canyon            None       *3,809
                                                                                                             Road.
                                                                 Roberts Wash.............................  At confluence with Russell Gulch..........................         None       *3,348
                                                                                                            Approximately 300 feet upstream of Roberts Road...........         None       *3,429
                                                                 Russell Gulch............................  Approximately 800 feet downstream of U.S. Route 60/70.....         None       *3,304
                                                                                                            Confluence of Coyote Wash.................................         None       *3,444
                                                                                                            Approximately 5,000 feet upstream of the confluence of             None       *3,563
                                                                                                             Coyote Wash.
                                                                 Watertank Wash...........................  At confluence with Russell Gulch..........................         None       *3,352
                                                                                                            Just upstream of Landfill Lane............................         None       *3,432

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                                                                                                            Approximately 5,400 feet upstream of Landfill Lane........         None       *3,681
 
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the Gila County Courthouse, 1400 East Ash Street, and at the Library Office First Floor Planning and Zoning Counter, Globe, Arizona 85501.
  Send comments to The Honorable Cruz Salas, Chairman of the Gila County Board of Supervisors, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.
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Arizona..............................  Miami (Town), Gila        Bloody Tanks Wash........................   Approximately 850 feet upstream of Southern Pacific              3,402       *3,381
                                        County.                                                              Railroad Crossing.
                                                                                                            Approximately 500 feet upstream of Live Oak Street........       *3,380       *3,398
                                                                                                            Approximately 1,700 feet upstream of Southern Pacific            *3,444       *3,444
                                                                                                             Railroad Crossing.
 
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the Town of Miami Town Hall, 500 Sullivan Street, and at the Memorial Library 1052 Adonis Avenue, Miami, Arizona 85539.
 
  Send comments to The Honorable Cruz Salas, Chairman of the Gila County Board of Supervisors, 1400 East Ash Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.
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Arizona..............................  Globe (City), Gila        Ice House Canyon.........................  At confluence with Pinal Creek (at Globe).................         None       *3,578
                                        County.
                                                                                                            Approximately 100 feet upstream of Public Ruins Road......         None       *3,602
                                                                 McMillen Wash............................  At confluence with Pinal Creek (at Globe).................         None       *3,539
                                                                                                            Just upstream of U.S. Route 60/70.........................         None       *3,625
                                                                                                            Just downstream of W. Mesquite Street.....................         None       *3,768
                                                                 Pinal Creek (at Globe)...................  Approximately 200 feet upstream of Ruiz Canyon Road.......       *3,539       *3,539
                                                                                                            Approximately 1,200 feet upstream of the confluence of Ice         None       *3,592
                                                                                                             House Canyon.
                                                                 Russell Gulch............................  Just downstream of Hospital Drive.........................         None       *3,324
                                                                                                            At confluence of Roberts Wash.............................         None       *3,347
                                                                                                            Approximately 1,000 feet upstream of the confluence of             None       *3,363
                                                                                                             Watertank Wash.
                                                                 Watertank Wash...........................  Approximately 4,000 feet upstream of Landfill Lane........         None       *3,602
                                                                                                            Approximately 4,500 feet upstream of Landfill Lane........         None       *3,630
 
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the City of Globe City Hall, 150 North Pine Street, and at the Public Library, 339 South Broad Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.
 
  Send comments to The Honorable Stanley Gibson, Mayor of the City of Globe, 150 North Pine Street, Globe, Arizona 85501.
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Arizona..............................  La Paz County...........  Centennial Wash..........................  Approximately 3,100 feet downstream from the confluence of       *1,837       *1,837
                                                                                                             Tributary A Wenden.
                                                                                                            Approximately 3,700 feet upstream of Atchison, Topeka and        *1,882       *1,884
                                                                                                             Santa Fe Railroad.
                                                                 Tributary B at Wenden....................  Approximately 1,800 feet upstream of the Atchison, Topeka        *1,865       *1,865
                                                                                                             and Santa Fe Railroad.
                                                                                                            Approximately 7,800 feet upstream of the Atchison, Topeka          None       *1,910
                                                                                                             and Santa Fe Railroad.
 
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the Community Development Department, 1112 Joshua Avenue  202, Parker, Arizona 85344.
 
  Send comments to The Honorable Clifford Edey, Chairperson, La Paz County Board of Supervisors, 1108 Joshua Avenue, Parker, Arizona 85344.
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Arizona..............................  Navajo County...........  Mexican Lake Outlet......................  Approximately 800 feet downstream of Abandoned Railroad...         None       *5,934
                                                                                                            Approximately 1,250 feet upstream of Abandoned Railroad...         None       *5,979
                                                                 Mexican Lake.............................  At Mexican Lake...........................................         None       *5,979
                                                                 White Mountain Lake......................  At White Mountain Lake....................................         None       *5,979

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                                                                 Rocky Arroyo.............................  Approximately 1,000 feet downstream of Silver Creek Drive.         None       *5,980
                                                                                                            Approximately 3,900 feet upstream of Silver Creek Drive...         None       *6,084
                                                                 Lower Silver Creek.......................  Approximately 5,140 feet downstream of unnamed Road.......       *5,642       *5,638
                                                                                                            Approximately 150 feet downstream of the confluence With         *5,661       *5,659
                                                                                                             Show Low Creek.
                                                                 Upper Silver Creek.......................  Approximately 2,050 feet downstream of Silver Lake                 None       *5,980
                                                                                                             Boulevard.
                                                                                                            Approximately 450 feet downstream of Bourdon Rande Road...         None       *6,107
 
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the Flood Control Division, County Governmental Complex, 100 East Carter Drive, Holbrook, Arizona 86025.
 
  Send comments to The Honorable Percy Deal, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 668, Holbrook, Arizona 86025.
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Arizona..............................  Taylor (Town)...........  Lower Silver Creek.......................  Approximately 3,700 feet upstream of Willow Lane..........       *5,627       *5,625
                                       Navajo County...........  .........................................  Approximately 23,100 feet upstream of Willow Lane.........       *5,647       *5,644
 
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the Town Hall, 425 West Bull Duck Road, Taylor, Arizona 85939.
 
  Send comments to The Honorable Floyd Fuentes, Mayor of the Town of Taylor, P.O. Box 158, Taylor, Arizona 85939.
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California...........................  San Luis Obispo County..  Los Berros Creek.........................  Approximately 750 feet downstream of El Conpo Road........         *103         *103
                                                                                                            Approximately 4,000 feet downstream of State Route 101....         None         None
 
                                                                                                            Approximately 1,200 feet upstream of State Route 101......         None         None
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department, County Government Center, Room 207, 976 Osos Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.
 
  Send comments to The Honorable Michael Ryan, Chairperson of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, County Government Center, Room 370, San Luis Obispo, California 93408.
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California...........................  Santa Barbara County....  Atasicadero Creek........................  Approximately 4,400 feet downstream of Patterson Avenue...         None          *14
                                                                                                            Approximately 2,850 feet upstream of Arroyo Road..........          *83          *83
                                                                 Maria Ygnacia Creek......................  At confluence with Atascadero Creek.......................         None          *27
                                                                                                            Approximately 1,400 feet upstream of San Marcos Road......         None         *158
                                                                 East Fork Maria Ygnacia Creek............  At the confluence with Maria Ygnacia Creek................         None         *154
                                                                                                            Approximately 1,450 feet upstream of a private bridge.....         None         *250
                                                                 San Antonio Creek........................  At the confluence with Maria Ygnacia Creek................         None          *68
                                                                                                            Approximately 500 feet upstream of Cathedral Oaks Road....         None         *165
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the Flood Control District Office, 123 Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101.
 
  Send comments to The Honorable Naomi Schwartz, Chairperson of the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101.
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Colorado.............................  Erie (Town), Boulder and  Coal Creek...............................  At confluence of Boulder Cotton No. 1 Ditch...............       *5,043       +5,046
                                        Weld Counties.
                                                                                                            At Tri- County Airport....................................       *5,080       +5,083
 
  Depth in feet above ground
 
  Maps are available for inspection at the Town of Erie Town Hall, 645 Holbrook Street, Erie, Colorado 80516.
  Send comments to The Honorable Barbara Connor, Mayor, Town of Erie, P.O. Box 750, Erie, Colorado 80516.
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                                                                   Elevation in feet
                                                                 *(NGVD)  Elevation in
         Flooding source(s)            Location of referenced        feet  +(NAVD)         Communities affected
                                             elevation        --------------------------
                                                                Effective     Modified
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                                      Aurora County, and Incorporated Areas
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Skunk Creek.........................  Approximately 200 feet          None       +1,510  Fresno County
                                       downstream of the 1st                              (Unincorporated
                                       Street Bridge.                                     Areas), City of
                                                                                          Plankinton
                                      At State Street........         None       +1,524
                                      Approximately 150 feet          None       +1,529
                                       downstream of
                                       Interstate 90.
Northwest Drainage..................  At Main Street.........         None       +1,517  City of Plankinton
                                      Approximately 500 feet          None       +1,522
                                       upstream of Kimball
                                       Street Bridge.
 
   Depth in feet above ground
 
                                                    ADDRESSES
  Aurora County (Unincorporated Areas):
  Maps are available for inspection at 401 North Main Street, Plankinton, South Dakota 57368.
  Send comments to The Honorable Delayne Perrson, Chairperson of the Aurora County Board of Commissioners, P.O.
   Box 513, Plankinton, South Dakota 57368.
 
  City of Plankinton:
  Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 125 North Main Street, Plankinton, South Dakota 57368.
  Send comments to the Honorable Leroy Greenwold, Mayor of the City of Plankinton, P.O. Box 517, Plankinton,
   South Dakota 57368.
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Missouri River......................  Approximately 8 miles           None       +1,425  Hughes County
                                       downstream from the                                (Unincorporated
                                       confluence with                                    Areas), City of Pierre
                                       Hilgers Gulch.
                                      Approximately 3 miles           None       +1,431
                                       upstream of the
                                       confluence with Whisky
                                       Gulch.
 
   Depth in feet above ground
 
                                                    ADDRESSES
  Hughes County (Unincorporated Areas):
  Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 222 East Dakota Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota 57501.
  Send comments to the Honorable Roger Inman, Chairman of the Hughes County Board of Commissioners, 104 East
   Capitol Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota 57501
 
  City of Pierre:
  Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 222 East Dakota Avenue, Pierre, South Dakota 57501.
  Send comments to the Honorable Dennis Eisnach, Mayor of the City of Pierre, P.O. Box 1253, Pierre, South
   Dakota 57501.
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Missouri River......................  Approximately 8 miles           None       +1,425  Stanley County
                                       downstream from the                                (Unincorporated
                                       confluence with the                                Areas), City of Fort
                                       Bad River.                                         Pierre
                                      Approximately 4 miles           None       +1,431
                                       upstream of the
                                       confluence with the
                                       Bad River.
 
   Depth in feet above ground
 
                                                    ADDRESSES
  Stanley County (Unincorporated Areas):
  Maps are available for inspection at 8 East Second Avenue, Fort Pierre, South Dakota 57532.
  Send comments to the Honorable Robert Wilcox, Chairman of the Stanley County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box
   595, Fort Pierre, South Dakota 57532.
 
  City of Fort Pierre:
  Maps are available for inspection at 8 East Second Avenue, Fort Pierre, South Dakota 57532.
  Send comments to the Honorable Sam Tidball, Mayor of the City of Fort Pierre, P.O. Box 700, Fort Pierre, South
   Dakota 57532.
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                                       King County, and Incorporated Areas
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Issaquah Creek......................  Approximately 1,700              *46          *45  King County
                                       feet downstream of                                 (Unincorporated
                                       Southeast 56th Street.                             Areas), City of
                                                                                          Issaquah
                                      Approximately 3,200             *141         *140
                                       feet upstream of
                                       Sycamore Drive.
East Fork Issaquah Creek............  At confluence with               *73          *75  City of Issaquah
                                       Issaquah Creek.
                                      Just downstream of              None         *153
                                       Interstate Highway 90.
Gilman Boulevard....................  Approximately 640 feet          None          *56  City of Issaquah
                                       downstream of 10th
                                       Avenue Northwest.
Overflow Issaquah Creek.............  Approximately 1,000             None          *64
                                       feet upstream of 7th
                                       Avenue Northwest.
 

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   Depth in feet above ground
 
                                                    ADDRESSES
  King County (Unincorporated Areas):
  Maps are available for inspection at the Water and Land Department Flood Hazard Division, 201 South Jackson
   Street, Suite 600, Seattle, Washington 98104-3855.
  Send comments to the Honorable Ron Sims, King County Executive, 516 Third Avenue, Suite 400, Seattle,
   Washington 98104.
 
  City of Issaquah:
  Maps are available for inspection at the City Hall Department of Public Works, 1775 12th Avenue N.W.,
   Issaquah, Washington 98027.
  Send comments to the Honorable Ava Frisinger, Mayor of the City of Issaquah, 130 East Sunset Way, Issaquah,
   Washington 98027
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Casper Creek........................  Approximately 300 feet        *5,116       *5,116  Natrona County
                                       upstream from the                                  (Unincorporated
                                       confluence with North                              Areas), Town of Mills
                                       Platte River.
                                      Approximately 4 miles         *5,198       *5,199
                                       upstream of State
                                       Highway 26 (West Chase
                                       Road).
Eastdale Creek......................  Approximately 1,250             None       *5,103  Natrona County
                                       feet downstream of                                 (Unincorporated
                                       East Yellowstone                                   Areas), City of Casper
                                       Highway.
                                      Approximately 100 feet          None       *5,482
                                       downstream of Wyoming
                                       Boulevard.
East Branch Eastdale Creek..........  At the confluence with          None       *5,292  Natrona County
                                       Eastdale Creek.                                    (Unincorporated Areas)
                                      Just downstream of              None       *5,480
                                       Wyoming Boulevard.
Elkhorn Creek.......................  At the confluence with          None       *5,077  Natrona County
                                       the North Platte River.                            (Unincorporated
                                                                                          Areas), Town of
                                                                                          Evansville, City of
                                                                                          Casper
                                      Approximately 4,500             None       *5,184
                                       feet upstream of
                                       Interstate 25.
                                      Approximately 6,500             None       *5,972
                                       feet upstream of
                                       Spring Creek Branch
                                       Road.
Garden Creek........................  Approximately 100 feet        *5,619       *5,619  Natrona County
                                       upstream of Garden                                 (Unincorporated Areas)
                                       Creek Road.
                                      Approximately 1,700             None       *6,313
                                       feet upstream of
                                       Garden Creek Road.
Garden Creek, West Branch...........  At the confluence with          None       *5,684
                                       Garden Creek.
                                      Approximately 2,300             None       *6,634  Natrona County
                                       feet upstream of                                   (Unincorporated Areas)
                                       Garden Creek Road.
North Platte River..................  Approximately 800 feet          None       *5,116
                                       upstream of U.S.
                                       Highway 20 and 26.
                                      Approximately 2,000             None       *5,120  Town of Mills
                                       feet upstream of
                                       Wyoming Boulevard.
 
   Depth in feet above ground
 
                                                    ADDRESSES
  Unincorporated Areas of Natrona County:
  Maps are available for inspection at the Natrona County Annex, 120 West First Street, Suite 200, Casper,
   Wyoming 82601.
  Send comments to the Honorable John Campbell, Chairman of the Natrona County Board of Supervisors, 200 North
   Center, Casper, Wyoming, 82601.
 
  Town of Evansville:
  Maps are available for inspection at the Evansville Town Hall, 235 Curtis Street, Evansville, Wyoming 82636.
  Send comments to the Honorable Barney Humphrey, Mayor of the Town of Evansville, P.O. Box 158, Evansville,
   Wyoming 82636.
 
  City of Casper:
  Maps are available for inspection at City Hall, 200 North David Street, Casper, Wyoming 82601.
  Send comments to the Honorable Barbara A. Peryam, Mayor of the City of Casper, 200 North David Street, Room
   201, Casper, Wyoming 82601.
 
  Town of Mills:
  Maps are available for inspection at the Town of Mills Town Hall, 704 4th Street, Mills, Wyoming 82601.
  Send comments to the Honorable Robert Goff, Mayor of the Town of Mills, P.O. Box 789, Mills, Wyoming 82644.
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(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance No. 83.100, ``Flood 
Insurance'')
    Dated: April 30, 2003.
Anthony S. Lowe,
Mitigation Division Director, Emergency Preparedness and Response 
Directorate.
[FR Doc. 03-11104 Filed 5-5-03; 8:45 am]
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